Plomong
Well-known member
Had a serious Senior Moment last Saturday: I inadvertently left the fuel deck-filler cap loose, about two turns, and went to bed. The cap was in place and partially but not fully screwed in. Of course it rained overnight, but I don´t know how heavily -- Plomong sleeps well!!!!
Problem: There must now be some rainwater in the fuel tank. So, which do you recommend:
a) Have the fuel scrubbed by a professional. Seems too drastic.
b) Add a water disperser agent to the tank and hope that is enough.
c) Do nothing and hope for the best, maybe draining the filter on arrival in Brest. Hopefully, the boats movement will keep what little water got in in suspension ??? Or is this too trusting ???
I should add:
1) I´ll be adding a further 20 liters to the tank (65 liters capacity) before departure.
2) There is a Volvo Penta metal (white + grey) fuel filter in the fuel line, with drain screw underneath, but in an impossible location. Access to the screw requires dismantling the stern cabin, almost !!!
So, what is the forum´s advice on this matter ??
Does anyone know how much rain fell in Newlyn / Penzance between 8 pm Saturday and 10 am Sunday ???
Many questions, I know, but the forum has come up trumps many times in the past, so will await impatiently your comments and experiences.
Plomong
Problem: There must now be some rainwater in the fuel tank. So, which do you recommend:
a) Have the fuel scrubbed by a professional. Seems too drastic.
b) Add a water disperser agent to the tank and hope that is enough.
c) Do nothing and hope for the best, maybe draining the filter on arrival in Brest. Hopefully, the boats movement will keep what little water got in in suspension ??? Or is this too trusting ???
I should add:
1) I´ll be adding a further 20 liters to the tank (65 liters capacity) before departure.
2) There is a Volvo Penta metal (white + grey) fuel filter in the fuel line, with drain screw underneath, but in an impossible location. Access to the screw requires dismantling the stern cabin, almost !!!
So, what is the forum´s advice on this matter ??
Does anyone know how much rain fell in Newlyn / Penzance between 8 pm Saturday and 10 am Sunday ???
Many questions, I know, but the forum has come up trumps many times in the past, so will await impatiently your comments and experiences.
Plomong